This is to inform you that the work to replace our Electrical Vault, located in the Colbeck yard near Exit #2, will be starting tomorrow. This work involves digging trenches from the existing vault, just inside the school yard, to the sidewalk on Colbeck Avenue.

Due to this work, the staircase at Colbeck will be closed off beginning Tuesday, December 16.

The trenching and repaving should be completed by January 5, 2015.

Parents picking up and dropping off students are asked to enter the Adventure Yard at the North end of the Runnymede yard behind the portables.

The TDSB is considering changes to the Special Education Programs that it delivers to all children with exceptionalities. Parents of children with exceptionalities can keep informed about this process by talking to their trustee.

The Ontario Association for Bright Children (ABC) has invited one of the TDSB Senior Superintendents for Special Education to a meeting on Nov. 27 at the Northern District Library near Yonge and Eglinton.

This is your chance to discuss the future of gifted education at the TDSB and to ask questions about the direction the TDSB plans to take for the next few years.

Organized by Diana Avon, TDSB SEAC representative
and other ABC Toronto membersThe TDSB is considering changes to the Special Education Programs that it delivers to all children with exceptionalities. Parents of children with exceptionalities can keep informed about this process by talking to their trustee.

Empowering Independence with Alyson Schäfer
Tuesday, November 18th at Annette Public School @ 7:00 pm.

Why is it so hard to get our children to be punctual, do their chores and manage their school work without our constant nagging and supervision? Which of your behaviours are hindering you from transferring responsibility to your children? Learn the correct strategies to employ and keep kids accountable.

Since 2010, Runnymede Public School Council has been taking a direct and simplified approach to fundraising, asking families to donate $50 per child each year rather than contribute to a variety of fundraisers throughout the year.

The response has been overwhelmingly positive and last year we raised over $35,000.

Your child receives enrichment programs such as Green Teacher, Arts Enrichment and Scientist in the School.

Your child has the opportunity to use some of the latest technology through the purchase of tablets such as iPads; and SMART Boards.

Your child has the opportunity to utilize the Hillside Garden, a well-maintained outdoor learning space. Our gardens are the envy of the TDSB!

Your child will benefit from the purchase of recess equipment, sports equipment for Phys-Ed programs and the subsidization of sport teams.

Your child will receive continued enrichment from our excellent Drama, Band and Strings programs.

All funds raised will be used in the current academic year. Come out to the Parent Council meeting on October 29 at 7pm in the school library to participate in the discussion on the use of the funds raised. We thank you in advance for your generous donation.

We are still accepting clean costumes in all sizes and any fun accessories so take a peek in your dress-up bins this weekend. Please bring your costumes to the school office on the morning of Tuesday, October 7th at the latest.

Thank you for contributing to this event and doing your part to make Runnyemede an environmentally conscious school.

Join us on October 7th for the All Candidates Debate for the Ward 7 School Trustee position.

Where and When – Runnymede Public School Gym from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet the candidates and help make educated decisions about the October 27th School Board Trustee election. Hear candidates present their platforms, answer some predetermined questions from Ward 7 Council Representatives and answer questions from the community members in attendance. The moderator will be Dan Abrahams, a local lawyer and parent who is also an excellent moderator, to which anyone who attended the spring provincial debate on education can attest. There are seven candidates running to replace Irene Atkinson, links to information on 6 of the 7 follows.

This article poses some great questions about how municipal politicians and parents OUGHT to pay more attention to public education … if you are keen to have some good questions to ask all municipal candidates, have a read!

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